Was just passing sandy hook and stoped to check it out. The bay is loaded with bait. Looked to be a mix of rain bait and peanuts. Saw one guy slamming 12 to 18 in blues one every cast. Water is still really warm. I'm guessing this is gonna be a run like last year. Mostly a November game but it was a great November at that. I think the last day I fished down the shore last fall was all the way into December 31 and was still catching. Mostly small fish. Fall is upon us.

SBecker wrote:If somehow I can pull this together, would anybody be willing to take me under their wing and provide me some stuff to borrow? Basket,flies anything else I might need? Got a rod, reel, and line.

If you can't find a striping basket to borrow, head to the dollar store and get a dish washing tub. Drill two holes and add a bungee as a "belt". Add some real stiff mono "fingers" to the bottom (80-100lb mono or weed eater string). Drill about 12 small holes in the bottom and feed it up through. tie a knot in the end so it doesn't pull through and add some super glue to hold it. Total cost if you have a weedeater and something to make a "belt" $1.

SBecker wrote:If somehow I can pull this together, would anybody be willing to take me under their wing and provide me some stuff to borrow? Basket,flies anything else I might need?

I'd be happy to help out.If you've got a rod and waders you can put together a stripping basket based on ebroesicke' instructions above. I've got plenty of flies. You can tie up some too as there's plenty of time and salt flies are very easy to tie. Tag along with me and I'll show you the salt ropes. I'll be there Sat and Sunday.